by Oluwatobi Soyombo In case you missed it, SMS clocked 19 years old on Saturday, 3December, 2011. As a quick fact, “the first SMS text was sent over the Vodafone GSM network in the United Kingdom in 1992”. SMS has been a crucial tool of effective communication over the past 19 years. Over 3.05 billion... Read More
Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells…. Dear Friends, Supporters and Volunteers, Xmas is round the corner again, Santa and Bake for Change are getting ready for the 2011 Xmas drive where we will visit 6 homes for less privileged children in Lagos State and hand out individually wrapped gifts to 600 children. Last year... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang The Central Working Committee (CWC) for The Future Awards (TFA), which has been described as the ‘Nobel Prize for Young Africans’, has announced the date for the 2012 edition – August 26. TFA is heralded each year as the country’s first major national event, but the organizers had previously announced in February... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The just concluded Africa International Film Festival sparkled by Martini, was an extravagant event. It wrapped up with a special Awards Ceremony at the Oriental Hotel, Lekki on Saturday, 3 December. A... Read More
by Ndidi Ekeh As I lay on my bed listening to the evening news on radio, I couldn’t help my mind suddenly drift a million miles away. I found myself thinking of what the future holds for me in a country like Nigeria, I was too scared to think of what it might be for... Read More
by Chi Ibe David Stanley better known as Peace Brotha is back with two outstanding tracks titled ‘Edo boyz’ and ‘The Bound.’ We started paying attention when he released his smashing singles ‘Mournful Moments’ and ‘The Light’, lets hope this is just as electric as the last. You be the judge! Listen to ‘The Bound’ here:... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo Okafor Kingsley, better known as Ur Knight Sirdam, was nominated in two different Categories (Best HipHop Solo Act and Best Collaboration of the Year,with his single Bad Man Energy) at the Global African Music Awards (G.A.M.A) taking place in Malaysia. GAMA 2011 is the 1st Global African Music Awards and is open to all unsigned... Read More
Interested in working with KPMG? 2.1 minimum, 26 years below, 5 credits with English and Maths at one sitting. Please forward your CV and Cover Letter to bolawale.omotoye@ng.kpmg.com or careers@ng.kpmg.com. DEADLINE: Tues, 6 December 2011. Please you could forward to someone you know.
by Chi Ibe BibbieTRG brings to us his new single produced by Chopstix and features Prince Ehis. Here titled ‘Blow My Mind’, BibbieTRG serenades a lady, pouring out his desire to have her, with his wordplay. Listen up and lets know what you think! Track here: Blow-My-Mind-ft.-PrinceEhisProd.-by-Chopstix
by Chi Ibe Lucid Storm has many titles to his kind of music. He is an Afro Alternative Rock Artist with a unique vocal texture! He blends Rock, R&B, Soul and Afro Pop into his music and brings it into being an addictive melody with inspirational rhythm. As an accomplished Songwriter/Singer/Performer, his early influence includes... Read More
by Seyi Lawal Our boy, Uti Nwachuku must feel really good; sharing the same platform with one of the sexiest man alive, George Clooney, is not a day’s job. They both have incredible sex appeal but that’s not all they have in common. George Clooney has starred in several classy Martini TV Commercials – depicted as a ladies’... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo The Child Adoption & Sponsorship Awareness Project, CASAP, had its Inaugural launch on 27 November, 2011. The event which took place at the Living Fountain Orphanage was a short but fun packed event, as kind-hearted guests trooped the venue with gifts, foodstuff, clothing and toys for the orphans. Tosyn Bucknor and Wale Dizzy Akinjogbin hosted... Read More
The Process. Ten writers will be shortlisted from the entry submissions. These writers will contest in an online writing competition. The competition will require all writers to send in themed write-ups/posts weekly. Posts from all writers will be put up for members of the public to read and vote for. At the end of the... Read More
by Rachel Ogbu Somalia, Myanmar and Afghanistan have been labelled the most corrupt countries in the world in this year’s report compiled by Transparency International. Nigeria was 20 spots away from being the most corrupt country in the world= a huge leap away from previous rankings nevertheless it was a far cry from number one... Read More
by Hauwa Gambo With the release of her debut album, Dieko intends to set a new standard in Inspirational music. Dieko’s album is a nine track gospel album which contains beautiful songs with hits like ‘Omo Jesu’ ft K’ore of the Infinity Group, ‘Spirit of Praise’, ‘I’m still here’, ‘Jesus Jesus’ and a host of... Read More
You are cordially invited to the December ‘Breakfast with the Lord’ meeting scheduled as follows: Date: Saturday, 10 December, 2011 Venue: Tom Associates Training Center 5/7 Alade Lawal Street Opposite Anthony Police Station By Idi-iroko Bus Stop, Ikorodu Road, Anthony Village, Lagos. Time: 8.30am – 12.30am Theme: Measuring Performance To register for this event, kindly... Read More
Please find Latest jobs in Nigeria below. Remember, the earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing a job. Please Note: To apply for any of the jobs below, click on the job of your choice, and do not reply Waec Recruiting en Masse AB Microfinance Bank: Loan Officers Flour Mills of Nigeria... Read More
by Chi Ibe Jarmeu, the swag singer and producer whose two singles; ‘E No Easy’ and ‘Am Bad’ is receiving rave reviews, has relesed a third track titled ‘Lasgidi’ featuring Ramsey, a UK based artiste. It will be the first single off his ‘Da Wait is Ova’ mixtape. The EP will precede the album which his... Read More
by Seyi Lawal It’s not every day you see the son of HRH Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, the Alaafin of Oyo serenade an audience but this is no ordinary prince. PrinceTillaman, the singer that brought us ‘Pu’Yanga’, ‘Fori Fori’ and ‘Trying’ has been dropping hits and rocking stages from continent to continent. The title... Read More
by Seyi Lawal The Illtune records’ signed artiste makes his debut this Christmas with a single titled ‘Ekuro’. In the song, ObaDice reflects on his past and talks of his present and now better situation… Born Oyeleye Ebenezer Ibrahim, the lyricist delivers his verses mostly in Yoruba. He started rapping while at the St. Gregory’s... Read More
The “1000books in 40days” book drive is a book donation initiative that seeks to begin the process of equipping the Sapele Public Library. d-xtreme unit foundation decided to undertake an upgrade of the library after realising the strategic importance of books and the need for a conducive reading/learning atmosphere. The Sapele Library has been in... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The British Council’s Creative Industry Expo will be holding from 4 – 7 December 2011. The fair is organised to deepen the exchange of knowledge between creative businesses in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The Council has confirmed the attendance of leading professionals who will converge at Eko Hotel and Suites to... Read More
16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM AGAINST GENDER VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN IN NIGERIA 2011 (#16Days) (25 November – 10 December, 2011) This year, a series of alarming high profile incidences such as the UN Bombing, Boko Haram, election violence and the continuing conflict in the Niger Delta and the northern part of the country led us to ask... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche On Thursday, 8 December, 2011, all roads will lead to upscale events centre, The Place, located at 45 Isaac John Street, G.R.A Ikeja Lagos. A-list celebrities, stakeholders, friends and well wishers will gather for the official launch of Ovacom Media LLC, an American based public relations consulting firm. Some of the guests expected ... Read More
Factory78tv records an exclusive live performance by singer, Michelle Williams, formerly of Destiny’s Child at The Gallery in Central London. Michelle Williams was performing a song she featured in titled “On the run” by Pop dance music duo, “Electric Giant Beatz” at the event. The singer got a chance to perform for a cross section... Read More
by Wilfred Okiche The poolside edition of the monthly mobile market, will hold today, Saturday 3, December 2011 at Hawthorne Suites, 1Uke street, Garki Area II, Abuja. According to a media statement, Designers marketplace is a monthly trade, marketing and networking event that takes place on the first Saturday of every month. It is intended... Read More
by ‘Ifreke Inyang This evening at the impressive National Palace of Arts in Kiev, Ukraine, the draws for EURO 2012 were made. Group B is easily the group of death as it has three super powers of European football. The Germans who have been playing some sensational football will play against Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal,... Read More